Job Description

Purpose of this position

The purpose of this position is to develop and implement an activity program in compliance with requirements to meet residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Must have current license or enrolled in certification course
• License must be free of any encumbrances
• Must not have any disqualifying findings barring employment as stated by State or Federal regulations

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

1. Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents' schedule
2. Assess needs and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs
3. Document all interaction with resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements
4. Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attend all resident care conferences
5. Plan and implement evening and weekend functions according to facility policy and procedures
6. Maintain an activity attendance record for each resident
7. Direct the Activity Program which includes scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of the programs, monitoring the response and/or reviewing/evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident, and make revisions as necessary

Job Tags

Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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